Office of general education

xiiI. integrative and upper division electives

fs learning objectives:

Students will:

  1. Locate, critically read, and evaluate information to solve problems;  

  2. Critically evaluate the ideas of others;

  3. Apply knowledge and skills within and across the fundamental ways of knowing (natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, mathematics, and history);

  4. Demonstrate an appreciation of human expression through literature and fine and performing arts;

  5. Demonstrate the skills for effective citizenship and stewardship;

  6. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures within and across societies;

  7. Demonstrate the skills to place their current and local experience in a global, cultural, and historical context;

  8. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical implications of decisions and actions;

  9. Apply principles of physical and emotional health to wellness;

  10. Express themselves effectively, professionally, and persuasively both orally and in writing.

learning objectives:   

  1. Use a thematic approach to a particular topic or issue that integrates multiple ways of knowing;
  2. Engage in a project or conduct research that makes use of multiple ways of knowing to address a particular topic or issue;
  3. Analyze and write at an advanced level.

Skill applied learning requirements:

  1. Explicitly demonstrate how the curriculum will develop critical thinking skills
  2. Explicitly demonstrate how the curriculum will develop information literacy skills
  3. Include a graded writing component, which whenever possible is developmental
  4. Must incorporate opportunities for students to critically read and analyze sophisticated, complex text, and to write intensively.
  5. Must include assignments that apply information from within and across various "ways of knowing"